Alert archive / California / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this blizzard warning at Feb 3, 2019, 11:14 AM PST for Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada; 5 counties in California. It took effect at Feb 4, 2019, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for 22 hr. 28 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2019, 11:14 AM PST (19:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 4, 2019, 12:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2019, 10:00 PM PST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 5:45 AM PST | SNOW 14 | 1 Wnw Soda Springs, CA | CALTRANS REPORTED 14 INCHES OF NEW SNOW THIS MORNING AT KINGVALE. STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION IS 52 INCHES. |
| Feb 4, 5:45 AM PST | SNOW 25 | 3 Ene Soda Springs, CA | CALTRANS REPORTED 25 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION THIS MORNING AT DONNER SUMMIT/CASTLE PEAK. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS 52 INCHES. |
| Feb 4, 6:00 AM PST | SNOW 20 | 1 Sse Kirkwood Meadows, CA | AN ADDITIONAL 20 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED THIS MORNING. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS NOW 54 INCHES. |
| Feb 4, 6:36 AM PST | SNOW 11 | 1 Ssw Mammoth Mountain, CA | MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN REPORTED 11 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL AND A STORM TOTAL AS OF 6AM OF 71 INCHES AT THE MAIN LODGE. |
| Feb 4, 6:39 AM PST | SNOW 12 | 3 Ese South Lake Tahoe, CA | HEAVENLY LAKE TAHOE REPORTED 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 6:42 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 18 | 1 Ssw Northstar, CA | NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA REPORTED 18 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 6:43 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 20 | 3 E Incline Village, NV | DIAMOND PEAK REPORTED 20 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 6:45 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 24 | Homewood, CA | HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT REPORTED 24 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 6:47 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 16 | 1 Nnw Incline Village, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 6:49 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 21 | 1 Wsw Squaw Valley, CA | SQUAW VALLEY/ALPINE MEADOWS REPORTED 21 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 6:52 AM PST | SNOW 11 | 1 Wnw Donner Peak, CA | 11 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION WAS REPORTED THIS MORNING. STORM TOTAL SNOW SO FAR IS 41 INCHES. |
| Feb 4, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 3 | Kyburz, CA | SPOTTER REPORTED THAT 3 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION. |
| Feb 4, 7:14 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 14 | 1 Ne Mount Rose Summit, NV | MT. ROSE REPORTED 14 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 7:30 AM PST | SNOW 2.7 | Pacific House, CA | SPOTTER REPORTED 2.7 INCHES OF SNOW AND AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT IT WAS STILL SNOWING. |
| Feb 4, 7:38 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 11.5 | 2 Nw Meyers, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 11.5 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL WITH 1.09 INCHES OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT REPORTED. |
| Feb 4, 7:45 AM PST | SNOW 4 | 1 Sw Toms Place, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS WITH 0.45 INCHES OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT. |
| Feb 4, 7:47 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 13.5 | Tahoe City, CA | COOPERATIVE WEATHER OBSERVER REPORTED 13.5 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL AND 1.45 INCHES OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 7:48 AM PST | SNOW 8.5 | 1 Ssw Boca Reservoir, CA | COOPERATIVE WEATHER OBSERVER REPORTED 8.5 INCHES OF SNOWFALL AND 0.98 INCHES OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 8:25 AM PST | SNOW 13 | 2 Ese Twin Bridges, CA | 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION WAS REPORTED THIS MORNING AT SIERRA-AT-TAHOE SKI RESORT. STORM TOTAL SNOW SO FAR IS 45 INCHES. |
| Feb 4, 8:28 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 16 | 1 Nnw Homewood, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 4, 8:40 AM PST | SNOW 12 | 6 Wnw Bridgeport Reserv, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL IN THE LAST 24 HOURS WITH SNOW DRIFTS UP TO 3 FEET. |
| Feb 4, 8:54 AM PST | SNOW 4.5 | 3 Wsw Gardnerville Ranc, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 4.5 INCHES IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT 4,840 FEET. |
| Feb 4, 9:51 AM PST | SNOW 21 | 11 Sse Donner Peak, CA | AT SQUAW VALLEY-ALPINE MEADOWS SKI RESORT 21 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED ON THE SQUAW RIDGE. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS 42 INCHES. ELEVATION IS 8000 FEET. |
| Feb 4, 10:00 AM PST | BLIZZARD | 3 W Truckee, CA | INTERSTATE 80 CLOSED DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. REMAINS CLOSED AT TIME OF LSR ISSUANCE. |
| Feb 4, 10:03 AM PST | SNOW 18 | 11 Sse Donner Peak, CA | AT SQUAW VALLEY-ALPINE MEADOWS SKI RESORT 18 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED ON THE ALPINE RIDGE. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS 33 INCHES. ELEVATION IS 7880 FEET. |
| Feb 4, 11:40 AM PST | SNOW 0 | 1 Nne Cedar Ridge, CA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA A USER SUBMITTED VIDEO OF SNOW FALLING AND ACCUMULATING IN THE GRASS VALLEY AREA NEAR NEVADA COUNTY AIR PARK. SNOW WAS STICKING TO THE PAVEMENT. |
| Feb 4, 12:48 PM PST | SNOW 18 | 11 Sse Donner Peak, CA | AT SQUAW VALLEY-ALPINE MEADOWS SKI RESORT 18 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED ON THE SQUAW RIDGE. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS 32 INCHES. ELEVATION IS 6200 FEET. |
| Feb 4, 12:49 PM PST | SNOW 16 | 11 Sse Donner Peak, CA | AT SQUAW VALLEY-ALPINE MEADOWS SKI RESORT 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED ON THE ALPINE RIDGE. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS 28 INCHES. ELEVATION IS 6950 FEET. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 166 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 678 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 260 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
623 WWUS45 KREV 031914 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 CAZ072-NVZ002-041915- /O.NEW.KREV.BZ.W.0002.190204T0800Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * CHANGES...Blizzard Warning issued. * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 feet at lake level, with 4 to 8 feet above 7000 feet expected. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph this afternoon through Monday with gusts to 100 mph over ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 PM PST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and powerline damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-041915- /O.NEW.KREV.BZ.W.0002.190204T0800Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * CHANGES...Blizzard Warning issued. * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet along Highway 395, with 4 to 8 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 395. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph this afternoon through Monday with gusts to 100 mph over ridges. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 PM PST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and powerline damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-041915- /O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0004.190204T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Heaviest accumulations late Monday night will likely be south of Reno. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, and up to 2 feet above 5000 feet. Snow drifts could be deeper than 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create white out conditions at times tonight and Monday. These hazardous conditions are likely to impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-041915- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. Re-issuance for headline wording. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches on valley floors with 10 to 20 inches above 5000 feet. West of Highway 395, 2 to 5 feet of snow is expected. Snow drifts may be deeper than 5 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon through Monday. For the valley floors, the best period for accumulating snow is late tonight through Monday morning. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute on Monday and Tuesday. Gusty winds could cause very low visibility with white out conditions at times and could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-041915- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.190204T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. Re-issuance for headline wording. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Lesser amounts near Gerlach. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create white out conditions at times tonight and Monday. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ004-041915- /O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0008.190205T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-041915- /O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0008.190205T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 1114 AM PST Sun Feb 3 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
3 follow-up statements
128 WWUS45 KREV 041208 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 CAZ072-NVZ002-051400- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet down to lake level, with 3 to 6 feet above 7000 feet. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph through this evening, with gusts to 100 mph over ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Snow continuing through much of Tuesday, with the heaviest snow and blizzard conditions expected today through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and power line damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-051400- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet along Highway 395, with 3 to 6 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 395. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph through this evening, with gusts to 100 mph over ridges. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Snow continuing through much of Tuesday, with the heaviest snow and blizzard conditions expected today through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and power line damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-051400- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of up to 12 inches on valley floors with 10 to 20 inches above 5000 feet. West of Highway 395, 1 to 3 feet of snow are expected. Snow drifts may be deeper than 5 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through this afternoon. For the valley floors, the best period for accumulating snow will be this morning. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN....Heaviest snow expected through this afternoon, with additional periods of snow and snow showers continuing through much of Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. Gusty winds could cause very low visibility with white out conditions at times and could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-051400- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Lesser amounts near Gerlach. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Heaviest snow expected through this afternoon, with additional periods of snow and snow showers continuing through Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create white out conditions at times today and tonight. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-051400- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, and up to 2 feet above 5000 feet. Snow drifts could be deeper than 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Heaviest snow expected through this afternoon in all areas. For tonight into Tuesday morning, the best potential for heavier snow shifts to areas south of Reno. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create white out conditions at times through this afternoon. These hazardous conditions are likely to impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ004-051400- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0008.190205T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 4 PM today to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-051400- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0008.190205T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 408 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
121 WWUS45 KREV 041936 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 CAZ072-NVZ002-051945- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet down to lake level, with 2 to 4 feet above 7000 feet. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph through this evening, with gusts to 100 mph over ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Areas. * WHEN...Snow continuing through much of today through Tuesday morning, with the heaviest snow and blizzard conditions expected today through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and power line damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-051945- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet along Highway 395, with 2 to 4 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 395. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph through this evening, with gusts to 100 mph over ridges. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Snow continuing through much of Tuesday, with the heaviest snow and blizzard conditions expected today through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and power line damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-051945- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 2 to 5 inches on valley floors with 10 to 20 inches above 5000 feet. West of Highway 395, 1 to 3 feet of snow are expected above valley floors. Snow drifts may be deeper than 5 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through this afternoon. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Heaviest snow expected through this afternoon, with additional periods of snow and snow showers continuing through much of Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. Gusty winds could cause very low visibility with white out conditions at times and could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-051500- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Lesser amounts near Gerlach. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Heaviest snow expected through this afternoon, with additional periods of snow and snow showers continuing through Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create white out conditions at times today and tonight. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-051800- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Adjustments to valley floor snow amounts and variability. * WHAT...Periods of snow, heavy at times. Snow totals will be quite variable with rapid changes in road condition. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for valley floors, 5 to 10 inches Carson City southward. Totals 12 to 24 inches above 5000 feet with snow drifts could be deeper than 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Periods of snow, heavy at times, through tonight. Areas near Carson City, Washoe Valley, Minden, and Virginia City may see enhanced snow totals from lake effect late tonight into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create white out conditions at times through this afternoon. These hazardous conditions are likely to impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. Plan for double to normal travel time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ004-051800- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0008.190205T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 4 PM today to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. Plan for double the normal travel time tonight into Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-051945- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0008.190205T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 1136 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. Plan for double the normal amount of travel time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
639 WWUS45 KREV 050611 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 CAZ070-NVZ005-050715- /O.CAN.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snowfall has ended across the warned area. Snow showers will continue through Tuesday with a few more additional inches of accumulation possible. Travel still may be hazardous and slow through Tuesday. $$ CAZ071-050715- /O.CAN.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snowfall has ended across the warned area. Snow showers will continue through Tuesday with a few more additional inches of accumulation possible. Travel still may be hazardous and slow through Tuesday. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-051800- /O.EXP.KREV.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * CHANGES...Blizzard warning allowed to expire. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, except 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Areas. * WHEN...Periods of heavy snow continuing through through Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-051800- /O.EXP.KREV.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190205T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * CHANGES...Blizzard warning allowed to expire. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches along Highway 395, except 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Up to 18 inches along the crest. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Periods of heavy snowfall continuing into Tuesday * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-051800- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Adjustments to additional snow accumulations. * WHAT...Periods of snow, heavy at times. Snow totals will be quite variable with rapid changes in road condition. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for valley floors, 3 to 6 inches Carson City southward. Localized higher amounts possible in lake effect bands. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Periods of snow, heavy at times, through tonight. Areas near Carson City, Washoe Valley, Minden, and Virginia City may see enhanced snow totals from lake effect late tonight into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may create white out conditions at times. These hazardous conditions are likely to impact all commutes through Tuesday morning. Plan for double to normal travel time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ004-051800- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190205T1800Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. Plan for double the normal travel time tonight into Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-051800- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190206T0000Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 1011 PM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create periods of blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will likely limit visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. Plan for double the normal amount of travel time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 11:14 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Churchill, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Washoe | 45 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.